Handmade Easy Hanging Wall Initials

Make Your Kids Room Pop With These Easy

Wall Hangings

( No embroidery machine required, promise ;)

Materials:

(1) 8 X 8" square of coordinating flannel
2" wide by 12" Fabric
(2) 8 X 8" Squares of the fabric print your using
(1) 4 X 4" Square of Fabric
(1) 4 X 4" Square of Flannel
Thread
Sewing machine
Washable Fabric Pen
Microsoft Word/ Large Letter Stencil
Rotary Cutter (Optional) or Scissors

(2 ) 6" of Ribbon Any Kind You Choose!

1 handful or more of Poly Fill

Instructions:
1. Assemble your (2) 4" squares first. Put the print side up on top of the flannel. Pin together at corners only. Get your stencil and your washable fabric marker ready. Now with a steady hand and a lot of patience trace your stencil onto the print side up fabric. Bring to sewing machine and sew a straight stitch from one beginning all the way to the end closing the design and back stitching where needed. Put aside. For more information see "Easy Embroidery" Tutorial Video.


2. Get you handles done by using the "1 Minute" handles turn method on your
12" x 2" tall piece..For more information see "1 Minute Handles" Tutorial Video. Use a straight stitch to sew straight lines, 1/4" from the edges of your handles. (See video highlight)




3. Place your embroidered square centered on (1) print side up square (the top square you'll be using for the finished product. Using a straight stitch 1'4" from the edges sew all the way around the square to create a frame, then fray all edges. Do the same stitch guide when placing the square permanently on the center of your top print side up square.



4. Assemble your squares: Print side down,flannel print side up (Top Piece w/ embroidered initial on it) Between the top layer and the flannel pin your handle in place 1/2" in from each edge.



5.Stitch a straight stitch all the way around the layers 1/4" from the edges leaving the bottom of the square open so you can stuff it! Fray all 3 sides that are stitched.
Do not fray bottom until end of project. (See Video highlight)

6. Now that you have an opening on the bottom, it's time to fill it. (See video highlight) Fill it nice and tight to make a nice shape. Pin the bottom side. Carefully stitch closed removing all pins along the way. Fray the bottom. Add decorative bows , buttons ro anything else creative.

You can do multiple hangings to spell out a name, initials or even pictures for a nursery. The possibilities are endless.

Variation: Non Ragged Simply use straight stitches and turning methods to create a straight seam closed hanging. You can use recycled clothing,fleece, felt or any other materials to complete the look!


You can see me do some of the highlights of the project all here:

Green Baby: Make Your Own Baby Wipes

Handmade Flannel Baby Wipes For Cloth Diapering System

Materials:
1/2 yard of Flannel makes 4 Wipes
Thread
Sewing machine With a Zig-Zag Stitch or
You can use your Serger
Washable Fabric Pen
Rotary Cutter (Optional) or Scissors






Makes these ( 8" x 7") Cloth Wipes!

Instructions:

1. Cut with your rotary cutter or scissors (2) squares of flannel measuring 9" Wide x 8" Tall

2. Place one pattern side up and the other square pattern side down. Pin in place at least 1/2" way from the raw edges.

3. Using a sphere shape (plastic cup,plate etc.) using a washable
fabric pen, begin to create rounded corners. Cut the corners.



4. Place the squares on you sewing machine, starting in the bottom center of one corner, begin to sew all the way around about 1/2" from the raw edges, being sure to follow the rounded corners evenly. Stop about 3-4" from your starting stitch, backstitch. You Should have about a 3" gap that is big enough to fit your fingers through, to turn the project inside out. (See Video)

5.Evenly flatten out all your corners, tuck in your opening until it matches the bottom of your square. Iron Flat.

6. Return the square to your machine and begin to sew a zig zag stitch over your opening first, then forward to the entire wipe until you reach your start point , backstitch at start point. You could also use a serger which is better for durability of the wipes. They will be repeatedly washed so you need to be sure that you have stitched your opening shut.

You will also need a cloth baby wipe recipe, you can find many online.
Here's My favorite one:

2 TBS Free and Clear Baby Wash
2 TBS Olive Oil
2 Cups Water
naturalbirthandbabycare.com


You can see me do it all here: